'Lower extremity weakness' presentation slideshows

Clinical Pathological Conference Dr. David Gonzales May 5, 2006

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BACK PAIN

BACK PAIN. DR.AFSAR SAYEEDA MRCP(UK) CONSULTANT & HEAD, CTU DEPT OF MEDICINE, KKUH,RIYADH. Epidemiology. 84% of adults experience back pain at some point in their life. - ? incidence age 35- 55 y.o . - 90% resolve in 6 weeks - 7% become chronic

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Neural tube defects

Neural tube defects Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common birth defects of the brain and spinal cord that include anencephaly, spina bifida (meningocele, meningomyelocele).

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Major spinal surgeries

Major spinal surgeries. Chamran hospital Operated by: Professor M.R farrokhi professor of neurospinal surgery Chief resident: DR.M.Jamali. Case 1. A 15 year old schoolgirl from beiza No underlying disease No childhood diseases No peri -natal complications

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HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY

HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY. Saulius Girnius 07/19/2013. Hem/ Onc Emergencies. Neutropenic Fever Spinal Cord Compression Tumor Lysis Syndrome Hypercalcemia Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Summary. Neutropenia Fever: Definitions. 3. What is a fever? Single temperature >101 F

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Falls Assessment

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Falls in the Elderly

Falls in the Elderly . Miryoung Lee, MPH Dept. of Epidemiology University of Pittsburgh. Learning Objectives. Identify the scope of the problem e.g. impact of falls in the elderly Describe the contributing factors for falls Address fall prevention, and intervention programs .

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Respiratory Failure and the Need for Mechanical Ventilation

Respiratory Failure and the Need for Mechanical Ventilation. RES 300 Winter 2011. What is Respiratory Failure?. Defined as the inability to maintain oxygen delivery to the tissues or adequate removal of carbon dioxide from the body. Criteria PaO 2 < 60 mm Hg and/or PaCO 2 > 45 mm Hg

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History

History. Red Flags for LBP. Name the R ed F lags for LBP?. Red Flags to LBP. Cancer Related Red Flags with Low Back Pain Infection Related Red Flags with Low Back Pain Cauda Equina Syndrome Related Red Flags with Back Pain Significant Herniated nucleus pulposus

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59 y.o . F who presented with bilateral lower extremity weakness

59 y.o . F who presented with bilateral lower extremity weakness. PMH: widely metastatic breast CA diagnosed in 2009 (Her2-, ER+, PR+) s/p paclitaxel , bevacizumab , and letrozole recurred in 2010, s/p gemcitabine disease progression, s/p capecitabine + zometa

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Physical Function and Fall Risk among Urban Community Dwelling Elders

Physical Function and Fall Risk among Urban Community Dwelling Elders. Arline Bohannon, MD Pamela Parsons, PhD Department of Internal Medicine Section of Geriatrics. Falls in Elderly. Common feature of frailty Increased morbidity Restricted mobility

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Kristen Hudson, MD Valerie Biousse , MD

Posterior Cerebral Artery Infarction from Vertebral Artery Dissection, Presenting with Homonymous Hemianopia. Kristen Hudson, MD Valerie Biousse , MD. Abbreviations. PCA: Posterior cerebral artery ICA: Internal carotid artery VA: Vertebral artery MCA: Middle cerebral artery

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Pituitary Adenoma

Pituitary Adenoma. from the anterior pituitary gland ( adenohypophysis ) Microademoas <1cm and Macroadenomas Functional Secreate endocrinologically active compunds at pathologic levels Non Functional Secrete nothing or inactive compunds.

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